Scottish history, Dolly the Sheep, the Lewis Chessmen and a free rooftop terrace with castle views.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Go up to the roof terrace for the view.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Daily 10am-5pm
- How long to allow
- 2-3 hours
- Best time to go
- Rainy days
- Accessibility
- Step-free
Getting there
- Address
- Chambers Street, EH1 1JF
- Parking
- City car parks
- Nearest station
- Edinburgh Waverley
Places to stay near National Museum of Scotland
Hotel du VinEdinburgh · £££££ · 0.1 km awayNo1 Apartments Edinburgh – George IV BridgeEdinburgh · ££££ · 0.1 km awayStay Central Hotel EdinburghEdinburgh · £££££ · 0.2 km awayHouse of Gods HotelEdinburgh · ££££ · 0.2 km awayOld Town Chambers, Autograph CollectionEdinburgh · £££££ · 0.3 km awayThe Inn on the MileEdinburgh · ££££ · 0.3 km away
More to do nearby
Photo coming soonFood & drinkThe Scotch Whisky Experience & Camera ObscuraEdinburgh, Scotland · 0 km awayPaid entryPhoto coming soonCastleEdinburgh CastleEdinburgh, Scotland · 1 km awayAdults from £23.50Photo coming soonRoyal palacesRoyal Mile & Palace of HolyroodhouseEdinburgh, Scotland · 1 km awayPaid entryPhoto coming soonFreeOutdoors & natureArthur's Seat & Calton HillEdinburgh, Scotland · 2 km awayFree entry
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